How far is Sterling Heights, MI from Bertrand, MI?
The driving distance from Sterling Heights, MI to Bertrand, MI is about 213.1 miles (343 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.6 miles (281 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Michigan
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling Heights and Bertrand.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling Heights and Bertrand.
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Start on 17 Mile Road
1.6 km · 2 min · 17 Mile Road
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Turn right onto Mound Road
92 m · 5 sec · Mound Road
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Continue on Mound Road
6 mi · 10 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
20 mi · 22 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
2135 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96 East, I 275: Toledo
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 96, I 275: Detroit, Toledo
1875 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward M 14: Ann Arbor
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on M 14: Ann Arbor
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward M 51: Decatur, Dowagiac
1605 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto 43rd Street
73 m · 4 sec · 43rd Street
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Continue on M-51
5.8 mi · 8 min · M-51
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Continue on State Highway 51
962 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 51
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Continue on East Delaware Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Delaware Street
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Continue on State Highway 51
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 51
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Continue on M-51
2 mi · 3 min · M-51
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Turn left onto County Road 215
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 215
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Continue on 96th Avenue
1909 ft · 30 sec · 96th Avenue
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Continue on Glenwood Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Glenwood Road
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Turn right onto Hatch Street
1.2 km · 60 sec · Hatch Street
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Continue on Marcellus Highway
2372 ft · 38 sec · Marcellus Highway
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Turn left onto Twin Lakes Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Twin Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Dutch Settlement Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Dutch Settlement Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
100 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Dailey Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Dailey Road
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Turn right onto Detroit Road
8.7 mi · 12 min · Detroit Road
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pulaski Highway
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Turn left onto Bond Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterling Heights and Bertrand.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Merge slight left onto I 94 West: Chicago
114 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sterling Heights to Bertrand?
The road trip is about 213.1 miles (343 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Sterling Heights and 106.8 miles from Bertrand.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.6 miles (281 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sterling Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bertrand.
Stop Ideas Near Albion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albion.
Albion station
Jackson station
Battle Creek Transportation Center
East Lansing station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling Heights and Bertrand. Straight-line distance: 174.59 mi (280.98 km).
#1 Sterling Heights
The second most populous city in Macomb County, Michigan.
| Population | 131,709 |
| Coordinates | 42.5803100, -83.0302000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bertrand
Township in Berrien County, Michigan
| Population | 2,599 |
| Coordinates | 41.7744900, -86.2622300 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bertrand (-86.26223, 41.77449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 343 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.36 | $56.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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